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Catalog Number CAS 1993-0008-0008   CAS 1993-0008-0008; Letter opener
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Letter opener
Culture First Nation (Native American)
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory: walrus tusk
Description Carved ivory letter opener with openwork handle and four stylized walrus figures; Distal tip of blade is missing.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 20.5